FELISHA MONET MITCHELL, age 32, a resident of Palm Springs, California, was charged in a one-count indictment today for threatening the President of the United States in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 871(a) announced U.S. Attorney Dana Boente.
According to the Indictment and previously filed court documents, from Jan. 21, 2013 through Jan. 24, 2013, MITCHELL posted numerous statements on her public Twitter feed and Facebook page threatening President Obama and the First Family. In an interview with United States Secret Service Agents, MITCHELL admitted to posting the online threats using her cell phone while in New Orleans.
If convicted, MITCHELL faces a maximum penalty of five (5) years imprisonment, a $250,000 fine, and a three (3) year term of supervised release.
U.S. Attorney Boente reiterated that the Indictment is merely a charge and that the guilt of the defendant must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
This case is being investigated by Special Agents of the United States Secret Service and prosecution is being handled by Assistant United States Attorney Gregory M. Kennedy.
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Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys
